16. Pre-Nursing Program:
New Mexico Military Institute and Carson-Newman College have established a program that enables students wishing to pursue a nursing degree to start their program at New Mexico Military Institute and to transfer to Carson-Newman College in Tennessee to complete the Bachelors Degree in nursing. This program allows New Mexico Military Institute to offer up to 4 year scholarships to incoming freshman wishing to pursue a nursing degree. Any ROTC contracted cadet interested in the nursing program will attend New Mexico Military Institute, for the first two years of the scholarship and then transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution, in this case, Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee (a similar program is in progress with the University of Akron in Ohio.)
NMMI will provide the basic course of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the experience the leadership laboratory environment of the MJC while the Cadet meets the pre-nursing course requirements. When the pre-requisite courses are complete, students can transfer to Carson Newman College, to complete all nursing requirements.
NMMI Army ROTC will coordinate with the NMMI Admissions Department and HQ CC in making the scholarship offer. During the period of attendance at NMMI the enrolled scholarship cadet’s tuition and fees will be paid at the same rate as the Dedicated Military Junior College (MJC) Scholarship.
Carson Newman College will accept transfer students from NMMI without loss of credit toward any degree offered. This acceptance is based on academic grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum grade of “C” in each course required for graduation. Tuition rates will be set for in-state and out-of-state 2+2 cadets, attending CN, equal to Carson Newman College tuition rates for 2+2 cadets attending CN. CN will also provide each 2+2 cadet a full CN room and board scholarship.
This program can be completed as a 4 year scholarship Cadet and when the Cadet transfers to Carson-Newman College, they will continue with their ROTC courses at this college. ECP Lieutenants are also eligible to complete this program. They have the option of guaranteed acceptance into Carson Newman College with a GPA of at least 2.75 along with a Room and Board Scholarship from Carson Newman College or they can choose the nursing school of their choice to complete their degree. Any ECP Lieutenant wishing to pursue a degree at another college has the responsibility to meet the pre-requisites of that college and all application requirements. Other college admission requirements may not be the same as Carson-Newman College and may require additional course work for transfer into their programs.
Cadets in the ROTC Nursing Program have the opportunity to attend the Nurses Summer Training Program (NSTP): Army ROTC Nurse Cadets have an opportunity for a unique summer nursing experience. The paid, three-four week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns cadets to Army hospitals throughout the U.S. and Germany. The program introduces you to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and to the roles and responsibilities of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Under the supervision of an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer, you will obtain hands-on experience. Your one-on-one clinical experience will allow you to hone your clinical skills, develop your problem-solving techniques and become comfortable with developing your professional skills as a member of the U.S. Army Healthcare Team. (This option is not available to ECP Lieutenants.)
Military Service Obligation for Nursing Program Scholarship Winners:
An individual incurs no military obligation by applying for, or the initial acceptance of a scholarship. An obligation occurs only at the time that the military begins paying for a student’s education. After a nursing student receives a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps, they will attend the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, followed by a clinical assignment as an Army Nurse. After one year you will have the opportunity to attend a clinical specialty course in one of the following areas: obstetrical/gynecological nursing, critical care nursing, preoperative nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, community health nursing, and emergency nursing. The commitment to the military includes a period of service for 8 years. This will be fulfilled by an initial requirement to serve on active duty for 4 years followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) or United States Army Reserve (USAR) or the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of the 8-year obligation.
Nursing Enrollment Options (cadets have two options):
1. Start by taking MS1 during their freshman year, then completing LTC. When they return to NMMI for their sophomore year they will enroll in MS3 followed by LDAC that next summer. After LDAC the cadet will transfer to Carson-Newman to complete their nursing degree. See page 16 for additional information.
2. Start by having completed BCT/AIT or LTC and complete the ECP as a traditional MS3-LDAC-MS4. The new lieutenant will then transfer to Carson-Newman to complete their nursing degree.
Any Questions on transferring into an upper division nursing program or Army Nursing can be addressed to the Military College Brigade Nurse Counselor at (502)-624-6855
Note: More details on the Army ROTC 2+2 Nursing Program can be found in the Articulation Agreement between New Mexico Military Institute and Carson Newman College.
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